Child Care Subsidy in Washington
Washington’s child care subsidy is administered through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC).
- Apply online: Visit the Washington Connection website to create a Secure Access Washington (SAW) account
- Apply via phone: 1-844-626-8687
- Apply via paper application: Available at local community service organizations
Washington Subsidy Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for WCCC, families must meet the following requirements:
- The child and family must live in Washington state.
- The total household income must be below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI) at the time of application.
- A parent or caregiver must be participating in at least one of the following:
- Legal employed or self-employed.
- High school or high school equivalency programs (for parents age 21 or younger).
- Full-time attendance at a community, vocational, technical, or tribal college to earn an associate or vocational degree.
- Part-time attendance at a community, vocational, technical, or tribal college to receive an associate or vocational degree and working at least 20 hours per week.
- Participation in a WorkFirst or Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) plan.
- The family must have resources under $1 million
Review the table below for Washington’s typical income limit by household size; eligibility may also vary based on qualifying activities, so we encourage you to contact WCCC with questions about this requirement.
| Household Size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington annual income limit | $56,832 | $70,212 | $83,580 | $96,960 | $118,968 |
Additional Resources
- WA WCCC program overview
- WCCC eligibility requirements, multiple languages available
- WCCC family support call line: 1-844-626-8687
